John 19 of the Book of John in the King James Version of the Bible portrays the events surrounding the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It begins with Pilate, the Roman governor, having Jesus scourged and mocked by the soldiers. Pilate then presents Jesus to the Jews, hoping to release Him, but the crowd demands His crucifixion, asserting that anyone claiming to be a king opposes Caesar.
Jesus is then led away, bearing His cross, to a place called Golgotha, where He is crucified alongside two others. Pilate has an inscription placed on the cross, declaring Jesus as the King of the Jews. The soldiers divide His garments and cast lots for His seamless robe, fulfilling an ancient prophecy.
Among the witnesses at the crucifixion are Jesus' mother, Mary, and His disciple, John. Jesus entrusts the care of His mother to John, and from that moment, John takes her into his home.
As Jesus hangs on the cross, He thirsts, and they offer Him sour wine on a sponge. Knowing that His mission is accomplished, Jesus declares, "It is finished" and yields up His spirit. To ensure that the bodies are taken down before the Sabbath, the soldiers break the legs of the two criminals, but when they reach Jesus, they find Him already dead. Instead, they pierce His side with a spear, and blood and water flow out.
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